Conway Elementary evacuation lifted after receiving threat, school official says

All students and staff are safe

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Conway Elementary School in Orlando was evacuated over what an Orange County schools official said was a “threat called into the school.’”

Lorena Arias, assistant director with media relations, said all of the students and staff are safe at the school located at 4100 Lake Margaret Drive.

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As of 2:15 p.m., officials said the evacuation has been lifted.

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New Hope Church is serving as a pick-up area for parents that want to pick up their child prior to dismissal.

All remaining students and staff are returning to the school and there will be a normal dismissal from campus at the regularly scheduled time, Arias said.

Law enforcement was on scene investigating.

Parents were notified and will continue to receive updates through Connect Orange messages, according to the release.

This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for updates.


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